Horsemanship V
Introduction to Horsemanship I | Introduction to Horsemanship II
Horsemanship III | Horsemanship IV |
Placement Examination
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Students who enroll in Horsemanship V must receive approval from a Danada instructor before participating in this level. Students who enroll in Horsemanship V will continue to practice the techniques introduced in Introduction to Horsemanship I and II and Horsemanship III and IV. Exercises will be conducted that improve a students balance and coordination on the horse, as well as enhance his or her communication with the horse. Horsemanship V is open to individuals who have approval from Danada instructors or have successfully completed the placement examination.
Horsemanship V consists of a six-week-Iong session, with classes meeting once per week for one hour. For your scheduling convenience, four sessions are offered each year. Classes are comprised of a group of six students. Students must be at least 12 years of age to participate. The following is a summary of the program's educational intent and performance standards that will be used for graduation and placement determination.
If enrollment demand exceeds program capacities we utilize a lottery system to ensure a fair placement of applicants in classes.
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EDUCATIONAL INTENT
During this program, students will refine all previous level skills as well as develop the following skills:
- Work without stirrups at the walk, trot and canter.
- Ride proficient canter transitions on the correct lead.
- Ride the canter in a three-point position.
- Ride smooth transitions between canter and trot.
- Perform arena figures at the canter.
- Work over cavelletti at the walk, trot and canter.
- Perform bending exercises and elementary lateral movements.
- Lunge a horse safely and correctly.
- Learn theory behind exercises to improve the horse's balance and gaits.
FEE - Horsemanship V Lessons
$185.00 (In-county resident)
$263.00 (Out-of-county resident)
Enrollment subject to approval by instructors.
Make-up lessons will not be available for Horsemanship III through V. Trail rides will be offered in place of missed lessons.
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| CODE |
TIME |
DATES |
WEEKDAY |
| 08-501A |
07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. |
4/4 - 5/9 |
Friday* |
*NOTE: No classes will be held on Thursday, May 1st and May 3rd.
| CODE |
TIME |
DATES |
WEEKDAY |
| 08-501B |
07:30 p.m. - 08:30 p.m. |
5/20 - 6/24 |
Tuesday |
*NOTE: No classes will be held May 23rd through May 26th
| CODE |
TIME |
DATES |
WEEKDAY |
| 08-501C |
05:30 p.m. - 06:30 p.m. |
7/14 - 8/18 |
Monday |
| 08-502C |
08:00 p.m. - 09:00 p.m. |
7/17 - 8/21 |
Thursday |
| CODE |
TIME |
DATES |
WEEKDAY |
| 08-501D* |
07:30 p.m. - 08:30 p.m. |
9/2-10/14 |
Tuesday* |
| 08-502D* |
06:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. |
9/6-10/18 |
Saturday* |
*NOTE: No classes will be held October 6th through October 12 th
